​Living a cruelty-free lifestyle and a vegan diet has tons of benefits. Some of the advantages include lowering cholesterol and high blood pressure, an increase in energy, more antioxidants in your diet, and can even help with weight loss. While the idea of sticking to a vegan diet used to seem impractical or too difficult, it has become much more popular in our society and widely accepted.

It’s a much easier task these days with the help of so many brands and restaurants producing their share of vegans foods and recipes. If you’re already eating a vegetarian diet, but are hoping to transition to a vegan diet, here are just a few tips to help ease your way into the transition process.

1. Try Vegan Versions of Your Favorite Vegetarian MealsThis one is simple enough, but you’d be surprised how much easier it can make the transition for you. There are tons and tons of vegetarian recipes you can find online or in cooking books, and surely you have your favorite recipes and meals you prepare at home. So if your favorite meal includes using cheddar cheese, try swapping that out with a vegan alternative, like Daiya’s vegan Cheddar Style Shreds. You’ll still be enjoying your favorite meals, just with a vegan twist!

2. Try Out Vegan RestaurantsLook around or search online for vegan-friendly restaurants or diners in your area, and give some of their food a shot. With so many restaurants opting for vegan dishes on their menus, this has never been easier.

3. Trial and ErrorThe easiest way to learn what you like and what you don’tis simply trial and error. Explore the many vegan foods available to you in your grocery store, from vegan cheese alternatives to vegan pizza, and everything in between. Transitioning to vegan will be a lot easier if you can find a lot of vegan foods you enjoy.

Those are the three tips to help you along in your transition from vegetarian to vegan. While these tips may seem simple, they are effective in helping you to transition from a vegetarian lifestyle to a full animal cruelty-free, vegan lifestyle. Remember to take the process at your own pace, try out new foods, and enjoy the benefits of being vegan.

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